Sun-dried Tomato with Parmesan Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

  • tagliatelle - 250g

  • eggs - 2, beaten

  • Parmesan cheese - 75g, grated

  • sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil - 75g, drained

  • wholegrain mustard - 2 tbsp

  • double cream - 175ml

  • fresh basil leaves - 18, shredded

  • pepper and salt

  • crusty bread - to serve

Method

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just tender.

  • Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.

  • Beat the eggs, mustard and cream together in a bowl, add plenty of pepper and salt. Stir the mixture until they are well combine and smooth, but not become frothy.

  • Drain the pasta, return them into the pan with the sun-dried tomatoes, cream mixture, Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

  • Cook with low heat for a while, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, then adjust seasoning and serve hot. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve with crusty bread. Serves 2-3,

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